Buying a detached home and the importance of patience
I have a confession to make - I’m slightly conflicted about the state of the Greater Toronto Area’s housing market. Is there actually an affordability crisis? Does the mortgage stress test actually need to be adjusted?
A handyman’s guide to winterizing your home
By Jon LaBelleIf you dread the changing of the season and tend to procrastinate when it comes to winterizing your home, you're definitely not alone. Unfortunately, the cold and snow aren't going to wait until you're ready, so it's time to tackle these
It's Getting Real: 6 Fictional Smart Home Features
By David GlennEver since science fiction became a thing, there’s been a dissonance between the super-technology available to imaginary characters in various forms of media, and the relatively lame technology that those of us chumps stuck in the real
Canadian home prices expected to rise this year, fuelled by Toronto real estate
If you were waiting for home prices to drop before buying, you may have missed your chance. There was a slight cooling period through 2018 and even earlier this year, but according to a new study, prices are on the rise.
New Home Sales Remain Low in May
Over the past month, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) has been quite vocal about the effect that development fees have on affordability. They recently released a report outlining how much development fees and other associated
Only 15 Homes Available at Usshers Creek!
It was less than a year ago when we first heard word of Granite Homes’ luxury community Usshers Creek in the Village of Ariss (just northwest of Guelph). We were intrigued by the limited amount of lots and the large lot sizes. Well, homebuyers will get
Bentley Flanders: Decor Tips for Your Small Home
With condo sizes getting smaller, those of us without a designer bone in our body are finding it more and more difficult to decorate our homes. Luckily, we recently had the opportunity to ask the owners of Bentley Flanders for a few tips.Bentley Flanders
Canadian home sales climb in December
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its national home sales report for December 2017, announcing another month of increased activity. Despite the typically slow season, December 2017 was the fifth consecutive month of
The GTA New Home Industry: A Year in Review
It’s December, and you know what that means; Newinhomes.com spends the entire month looking back on the year and revisiting the best industry moments of 2014!The Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) new home market made some serious strides over the last 12
Heating the Home: Spend Money on Gifts, Not Energy Bills
On the bright and balmy day of December 21st, we officially began the winter season. Though the temperature may have been deceptively warm, homeowners should not expect this unseasonably mild weather to last forever. Next week, The Weather Channel is
